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Joseph Kasputys

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Dr. Joseph E. Kasputys is an entrepreneur and economist who founded Economic Ventures in 2009 to invest in early‑stage information companies, now holding major interests in firms spanning macroeconomic analysis, financial research, data technology, and agricultural solutions. Earlier, he created Global Insight in 2001 by merging leading economic forecasting firms and served as its CEO and later Chairman until 2011. His career includes top leadership roles at Primark Corporation, Thomson Financial, McGraw‑Hill, and significant government service, including work on the Arab oil embargo response and the formation of the U.S. Department of Energy. A Harvard‑trained economist and former U.S. Navy Commander, Kasputys continues to serve on multiple business and nonprofit boards.

History of Employment

Position
Division
Organization
Start
End
Co-Chairman
Committee for Economic Development
2008
2011
Chairman
Global Insight, Inc.
2001
2011
President, CEO
Global Insight, Inc.
2001
2008
Chairman, President, CEO
Primark Corporation
1987
2000
President, CEO
Data Resources
1977
1984
Chairman
Decision Economics
1998
Chairman
Thomson Financial
Executive Vice President
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce
Deputy Director
White House task force dealing with Arab oil embargo
1973
Commander
US Navy
Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer
Committee for Economic Development
Primary Sector of Expertise

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Management Matters Podcast

Grand Challenge: Public Service Spotlight

Elliot Richardson Prize Preview with Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys

Season: 1 Episode:93 | February 14, 2022

Show Notes:

On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys, to discuss Elliot Richardson's public service career, the prize named in his honor, and the recipients of this year's prize, Dr. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President.

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